MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing
Cambridge, MA
Joined July 2009
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Black Farmers Face Setbacks Over Trump Budget Cuts: ‘We Are In Survival Mode’
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@IrisMCrawford reports @guardian
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“We’re way more connected than we believe or understand,” said @MIT_Sciwrite student Sophie Hartley. Learn more about why science writing is important. news.mit.edu/2024/sophie-har… #ScienceJournalism #Science #climatechage
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Could We Store Our Data in DNA? My latest for @NewYorker. Link is in reply.
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Johns Hopkins Plans Staff Layoffs After $800 Million Grant Cuts wsj.com/health/healthcare/jo… with @l_e_whyte
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Larger models can pull off greater feats, but the accessibility and efficiency of smaller models make them attractive tools. @StephenOrnes reports: quantamagazine.org/why-do-re…
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Last week, FEMA removed an interactive mapping tool from its website showing in local detail how climate change could affect the risk of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other hazards across the country. Two data scientist rebuilt it within a week.
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Our guide to decarbonizing your life was nominated for a National Magazine Award! heatmap.news/decarbonize-you…
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Is your job, or the job of someone you know, mostly funded by indirect costs on NIH grants?
If so, I’d love to chat with you for a story in @ScienceNews. You can DM me or email me at aviveros [at] sciencenews [dot] org.
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For @Nature, I took a look at the weight-loss medicines being tested in 2025 and what they have to offer. @DanielJDrucker @BevTchangMD @seeleyrj nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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“Women.” “Diverse.” “Institutional.” “Historically.” Here are the keywords putting science in the crosshairs of Trump’s executive orders wapo.st/4aMAdEz
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Some good news and some bad news about the West Antarctic ice sheet: “We didn’t get the worst-case scenario. But I can’t put my hand on my heart and say this wouldn’t happen in the next century or two,” says Eric Wolff at Cambridge University. 🧪newscientist.com/article/246…
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Are you a scientist affected by the suspensions at federal agencies? Reach out - DMs are open. washingtonpost.com/politics/…
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When I heard about the Macy's closing in Philly, like so many others, I was heartbroken. I was honored to write about how much it meant to my family, and how I hope we can somehow still meet at the Eagle, for the @PhillyInquirer:
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My latest, on the disaster after the disaster -- and what it's like to live in the unknown.
In places around L.A. spared by fire but coated in ash, people have been left wondering what they’re breathing in and how to deal with it, @kategammon reports: theatlantic.com/health/archi…
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Seven million U.S. homes could tap geothermal energy for heating and cooling by 2035, a new DOE report concludes insideclimatenews.org/news/1…
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Hi everyone, for a story I'm looking to speak with people whose fire insurance was not renewed and then suffered damage or loss to their homes. If this is you, please reach out!
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Howdy new followers. Check out my free newsletter, where I write about Earth science and other eco miscellany. Here's first issue, in which I explain why it may be better for the climate to eat fossil fuels, rather than to farm the way we do now.🤔northeastsouthwest.substack.…
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After 2+ years, 30,000 comments, and intense debate, the Treasury published final rules for the 45V hydrogen tax credit today, perhaps the most complex program in the IRA. I've got all the details on where things landed and what key stakeholders think. heatmap.news/climate/final-4…
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Have you ever been confused by what "sell by," "used by" or "best if used by" date labels actually mean?
The US govnt announced it is now seeking info about food date labels from industry, researchers -- and even the public (yes, *you*) can weigh in
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A documentary by @MIT_Sciwrite reveals how cephalopods can inspire a new approach to drug discovery.
Korro Bio is using #RNAediting to develop medicines for both rare and highly prevalent diseases. Learn more about the science of RNA editing: youtube.com/watch?v=djkFEuWS…